2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 1989 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Strada | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
